Bøker av Harry Matthews

"Discover the Enchanting World of Sea, Beach, and Mountain Beauty in the Latest Collection from Renowned English Poet Harry Matthews"Embark on a poetic journey with the 8th volume of Harry Matthews' extraordinary work, where every verse is an awakening, a reminder of the beauty that surrounds us - from the vast expanse of the sea to the tranquil serenity of the beach, and the majestic allure of the mountains. This collection, featuring a selection of his most important and spirit-stirring poems, celebrates the essence of wild swimming and the natural world.In these pages, Matthews' verses paint a vivid tapestry of the diverse seascapes, encapsulating the beauty and raw power of nature. Building on the profound legacy of his previous volume, "Idylls" (2021), this collection offers a fresh and invigorating perspective, blending forthright honesty with visionary inspiration. Each poem is a gust of fresh sea breeze, revitalizing the soul of the reader.Handpicked by the publisher, these insightful and lesser-known poems showcase Matthews' unique style and imaginative prowess. This collection is not just a set of verses; it's an imaginative casting of experiences, a testament to the poet's continuous elevation of the craft. Harry Matthews distills the very essence of poetry, creating verses that resonate with the heart and linger in the mind.Step into a world where poetic beauty and nature's grandeur meet, in this must-read collection from one of the finest voices in contemporary English poetry.

Idylls of the Nymphai from a Mantic Coracle is Harry Matthews'' seventh poetry collection. In it the author takes us on a journey with the Nymphs from the vantage point of a mantic coracle. This, the poet explains, is a congenial vessel for prophetic utterance, a means of catching fish mid-river as much as landing poems that evoke a dreamy, pastoral world.

True to the God in You is Harry Matthews' sixth poetry collection. It is a substantial selection from the latter half of 2020. A depth of feeling resonates throughout these inspirational poems. It is a epiphany for the spirit. It transports the reader imaginatively. As William Blake said: 'If the reader 'could enter into these Images in Imagination, approaching them on the Fiery Chariot of Contemplative Thought...Enter into Noah's Rainbow or into his bosom, or could make a Friend and Companion of these Images of Wonder...then would he arise from his Grave, and...be happy.'